Bring your skills to a team that values both excellence and balance.

As a Senior Physiotherapist with Central Queensland Health, you’ll help Central Queenslanders recover and stay active while enjoying the region’s welcoming, coastal way of life.

Join us and build a career and lifestyle you’ll truly love.

Job details

Join a progressive Allied Health team where your expertise truly makes a difference. Based across Rockhampton Hospital, the Capricorn Coast, and Mount Morgan, this role offers the best of both worlds: meaningful clinical leadership and the time to enjoy life in one of Queensland's most welcoming regions.

You'll deliver and guide high-level physiotherapy services across your specialty including; cancer care, general medicine, acute medicine, and out-of-hospital programs - supporting recovery, independence, and wellbeing across our diverse communities.

At Central Queensland Health, you'll find a culture that values growth, flexibility, and collaboration. Whether you're leading quality initiatives, mentoring emerging clinicians, or exploring coastal trails on your days off, you'll be supported to thrive personally and professionally.

Enjoy variety, autonomy, and the satisfaction of contributing to a service that helps Central Queenslanders live healthier, more active lives - all while living in a region known for sunshine, affordability, and connection.

About us:

Our Physiotherapy Department is part of a dynamic Allied Health team that delivers care across acute, sub-acute, and community settings in Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan. We take a holistic approach to movement and function, helping patients recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, and achieve their best possible quality of life.

Central Queensland Health is home to strong professional networks, supported leadership development, and a shared vision of “Great Care for Central Queenslanders.” We're proud of our people - great staff working in great teams, supported to learn, lead, and live well.

About the role:

• Provide advanced clinical physiotherapy services across a broad range of inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Lead quality improvement, research and service development initiatives aligned with CQ Health priorities.
• Supervise and mentor junior physiotherapists, students, and support staff to build capability and confidence.
• Contribute to collaborative multidisciplinary care through advanced communication and teamwork.
• Deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions that support recovery, mobility, and long-term health outcomes.
• Participate in on-call and weekend rosters as part of the seven-day physiotherapy service.

About you:

• You hold a recognised degree in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration.
• You bring high-level clinical expertise and confidence across one or more specialty areas such as cancer care, MAPU or generalist practice.
• You're a natural mentor and communicator who values teamwork, learning and professional excellence.
• You lead by example - promoting safety, quality and person-centred care in everything you do.
• You're proactive in your own professional growth and eager to contribute to innovation and service improvement.
• You value flexibility, connection, and the chance to live and work in a region that rewards balance, purpose and community.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).

Applications close: Tuesday, 18 November 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK5K668653 - Senior Physiotherapist (PDF)